Senior Coordinator Research Data - Gynecologic Oncology

About the Role

The Research Coordinator role at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center supports research efforts focused on intervention studies that are not treatment trials, including qualitative research initiatives. This position is within the Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine department, which specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of gynecologic cancers. The Research Coordinator works closely with principal investigators, research staff, and participants to ensure research quality, regulatory compliance, and accurate study data management across multiple minimal-risk studies.

Responsibilities

• Protocol Patient Management:
  • Manage multiple assigned minimal-risk research studies and support ongoing protocol activities.
  • Identify potential protocol candidates and perform eligibility screening activities.
  • Provide study-specific information to potential participants.
  • Collaborate with research team members and principal investigators regarding subject eligibility questions.
  • Participate in the informed consent process and register subjects using the institutional clinical trial management system.
  • Document study-specific information accurately within the patient medical record.
  • Conduct semi-structured interviews for protocol-related data collection.
  • Administer questionnaires to eligible participants in outpatient and inpatient settings.
  • Coordinate with research staff to identify and resolve study-related issues.
  • Maintain detailed screening logs, patient tracking systems, and follow-up communications.
• Research Data Management:
  • Maintain knowledge of protocol-specific guidelines and general research data management practices.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining systems for protocol data collection.
  • Abstract and collect patient data from the electronic health record and other source documentation.
  • Enter research data into electronic case report forms (CRFs) and local data systems.
  • Perform ongoing review of data to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Resolve data omissions, discrepancies, and errors in a timely manner.
  • Communicate data revision requests to physicians and clinical research staff.
  • Train research personnel on database utilization and data management processes.
  • Assist with data compilation for manuscript and grant submission activities.
• Protocol Administration:
  • Ensure assigned studies are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines, federal regulations, and institutional policies.
  • Review new protocols for data management requirements and operational needs.
  • Participate in Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), conference calls, and protocol meetings.
  • Support annual reviews, protocol updates, response data activities, and report generation.
  • Collaborate with principal investigators, study teams, and protocol administration staff on financial and regulatory tasks.
  • Order supplies necessary for study management activities.
• Communication & Collaboration:
  • Interact with interdisciplinary teams across departments to obtain and verify project-related information.
  • Maintain timely communication with institutional personnel and research stakeholders.
  • Support collaborative problem-solving and study coordination efforts across research teams.
• Professional Development & Other Duties:
  • Attend departmental meetings, required training sessions, and other professional development activities.
  • Remain current on policies and procedures related to protocol management and research data management.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
• Work Experience:
  • Required: 4 years of related experience, or no experience required with preferred degree.

Skills

• Experience with REDCap
• Informed consent processes
• Patient-facing research activities
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish (preferred)
• Research coordination or research data coordination experience (highly desirable)

Pay

Salary Range: $50,500.00 (Minimum) - $63,000.00 (Midpoint) - $75,500.00 (Maximum)

Schedule

Typical work schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Hybrid work arrangement

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week.
• Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
• Access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System.
• Voluntary retirement plans and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Why Us? Join a research team dedicated to conducting innovative intervention and qualitative research studies that help advance the mission of UT MD Anderson. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage directly with research participants, develop expertise in research operations and data management, and build a meaningful career while benefiting from a hybrid work arrangement.